Pacers vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 17 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 17, 2026, 12:10AM | Published: Jan 16, 2026, 2:05PM
The Indiana Pacers will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard, the Pacers are up against a Pelicans team that includes Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and Saddiq Bey.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pacers vs Pelicans game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Indiana vs New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Pacers a 66% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Pacers vs Pelicans: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pacers $1.54, Pelicans $2.55
- Line: Pacers -4.5 ($1.87), Pelicans +4.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 241.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pacers at $1.54 and the Pelicans at $2.55.
The Pacers are 4.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 241.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pacers (-4.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 241.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
Pacers vs Pelicans: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Indiana at $1.54 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +4.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 241.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Pacers vs Pelicans best bets are based on complex modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Pacers are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Pelicans +4.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Pacers vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pacers vs Pelicans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday is the Pacers winning 121-116.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Indiana vs New Orleans game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
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Pacers vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pacers and Pelicans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled to tip off at 11:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Saturday 17 January 2026
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Indiana vs New Orleans predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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